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Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods
It began with a stranger asking “Do you need help?” “Yes,” Paul Welch told the man in a pickup truck, “I desperately need ...
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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
Reports show 30 Camp Mystic structures were removed from a 100-year National Flood Insurance map repeatedly, loosening camp ...
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Los Angeles fire survivor is told State Farm’s $900K check on hold due to insufficient funds
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Recovery Slow Six Months after Historic CA Wildfires
Federal, state and local officials continued to tout the massive cleanup of Eaton and Palisades fire debris as the fastest ...
BofA Directs Additional $1 Million to Los Angeles Nonprofits for Evolving Fire Recovery Needs
As Los Angeles hits six months since the onset of the January wildfires, Bank of America continues to support impacted ...
California city sues ex-police officer accused of partying at Stagecoach festival after faking injury, collecting $600,000
The city of Westminster is seeking repayment for medical and disability payments, benefits and other funds they claim she ...
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‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,' expert says: What homeowners need to know
Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know about flood insurance.
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From Ashes to Action: LA Fire Recovery Enters New Phase
Six months after several devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, debris removal has entered the home- stretch ...